Senior Manager Solutions Engineering

Vantage Data Centers; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology infrastructure provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager Solutions Engineering. This role involves leading the design and execution of advanced technical solutions for hyperscale and enterprise customers, particularly in AI and data center environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center design and communication skills to engage with stakeholders. Responsibilities include architectural oversight, technical solutioning, and cross-functional collaboration with operational teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data center design and AI infrastructure.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive solution architecture for AI Factory deployments and data center designs.
• Develop proposals and technical documentation.
• Deliver technical presentations and assessments.

Skills

Data center design experience

AI infrastructure knowledge

Strong communication skills

Technical documentation development

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

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The Senior Manager, Customer solutions, Data Center & AI Factory will lead the design, development, and execution of advanced technical solutions programs that enable hyperscale and enterprise customers to leverage Vantage’s data center and AI infrastructure capabilities. This role combines strategic vision with hands‑on technical expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions for next‑generation workloads, including AI/ML environments.

Ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in data center design, AI infrastructure, and critical environments.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage with internal teams and C‑level customer stakeholders.
• Expertise in wholesale data centers, colocation, interconnection, cloud ecosystems, and AI compute environments.
• Familiarity with high‑density power and cooling solutions, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies for AI workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Drive solution architecture for AI Factory deployments and advanced data center designs aligned with customer requirements and Vantage’s roadmap.
• Partner with Sales and Solutions Engineering teams to lead presales activities, focusing on hyperscale cloud providers, AI innovators, and enterprise customers.

Technical Solutioning

• Develop proposals and technical documentation incorporating latest schematics, diagrams, and AI‑ready features.
• Engineer solutions that optimize power, cooling, and space utilization for high‑density AI clusters.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Development, Operations, and Sustainability teams to ensure alignment on build schedules and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with Senior Director, New Development (Europe) to maintain visibility on all projects.
• Introduce best practices for AI workload hosting, liquid cooling, and energy efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational excellence.

Customer Experience

• Deliver technical presentations, architectural overviews, and guided tours of facilities.
• Conduct in‑depth assessments of customer IT environments for AI readiness.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in data center design and critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of AI compute requirements, GPU clusters, and high‑performance networking.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (including remote collaboration).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and see both detail and big picture.

Mindset

Strategic thinker with problem‑solving ability.

Continuous improvement and innovation‑driven.

Preferred: Experience in environments requiring high reliability (e.g., nuclear plants, hospitals) and familiarity with sustainability and ESG principles.

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